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Former Padres All-Star Could Suddenly Retire Amid 12th Season in MLB

The San Diego Padres have relatively little reason to worry about the Pittsburgh Pirates, who entered the weekend 4.5 games behind them in the National League wild-card race with less than three weeks to go in the regular season.

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Game 148: San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants

San Diego Padres (79-68) at San Francisco Giants (62-86), September 12, 2026, 1:05 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Oracle Park – San Francisco, Calif.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / September 12

Good vibes continue despite scary ending versus Giants

After the San Diego Padres scored seven unanswered runs in the beginning of Friday night’s game, it felt like the game was already over. It wasn’t even close to that.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12

Why Padres will clinch final NL Wild Card spot over Diamondbacks

The National League Wild Card race enters Saturday with a half-game gap between its final two serious contenders. The San Diego Padres stand at 79-68 and occupy the third Wild Card position.

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Padres Notes: Ty France Leaves Team, Slugger Could Have Surgery, Wild-Card Prediction

The San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants, 7-5, on Friday night and improved to 79-68. It was their fifth win in a row, but with the Arizona Diamondbacks' win on Friday as well, their half-game lead for the final wild-card spot remains the same.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Michael King News / Field Level Media / September 12

Padres turn to Michael King as they scrap with Giants amid tight NL wild-card race

The San Diego Padres will have the advantage of playing while the rival Arizona Diamondbacks watch from afar when the Padres continue a road series against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday afternoon.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 12

Padres hold on to beat Giants, extend win streak to five

Dustin Harris and Freddy Fermin, the bottom two batters in the order, combined for four hits and four RBIs, Jackson Merrill chipped in with a double and two singles, and the visiting San Diego Padres overcame a Rafael Devers grand slam to beat the San Francisco Giants 7-5 in the opener of a three-game series Friday night.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 11

Padres fight back into Wild Card position

After returning to Petco Park from a disastrous road trip, the San Diego Padres had their backs against the wall. Squandering an opportunity to put distance between themselves and the other Wild Card hopefuls, the Padres had to have a successful home stand to remain in contention for a playoff spot.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / September 11

Game 147: San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants

San Diego Padres (78-68) at San Francisco Giants (62-85), September 11, 2026, 7:15 p.m. PST Watch: Apple TV Location: Oracle Park – San Francisco, Calif.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 11

Padres Appear to Have Lost Trust in Veteran Starting Pitchers

The San Diego Padres currently have a half-game advantage for the final wild-card spot in the National League. The upcoming stretch of 16 games will not

Gavin Sheets News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 11

Padres Slugger Could Undergo Surgery for Lingering Foot Injury

Gavin Sheets was often a bright spot in an otherwise depressing season for San Diego Padres hitters before he was placed on the injured list Aug. 30 with plantar fasciitis in his left foot.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

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MLB News / Just Baseball / September 11

Padres and D-backs Are Lined Up for a Psuedo Play-In Series

The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks may be giving fans a preview of October baseball. The two clubs have been competing for the final NL Wild Card spot, and as fate would have it, they will face each other in their final series of the regular season.

Robbie Ray News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 10

Padres Announce Starting Pitchers for Must-Win Series vs Giants, Including Robbie Ray Revenge

The San Diego Padres, fresh off a series sweep over the Washington Nationals, are traveling to San Francisco to begin a seven-game road trip with three games against the Giants.

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San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10

Padres pitcher gets big injury update as playoff push continues

The San Diego Padres could be getting an important piece of their bullpen back at exactly the right time. Right-handed reliever Jason Adam continues to make progress from the right shoulder strain that has kept him on the injured list since the beginning of July.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / September 10

Craig Stammen Admits Walker Buehler Mistake After Padres Win

Craig Stammen admitted an awkward mistake involving Walker Buehler during the San Diego Padres’ 9-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The Padres manager went to the mound in the third inning intending to remove Buehler, but the veteran right-hander convinced him to stay in the game.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

Padres’ Craig Stammen sets record straight on Walker Buehler mound visit

The San Diego Padres kept in step in the NL Wild Card race after earning a 9-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. But the Padres’ victory did not come without its fair share of drama.

Jackson Merrill News / Field Level Media / September 9

Jackson Merrill homers twice, drives in 6 as Padres rout Nationals

Jackson Merrill went 4-for-5, homered twice, tripled and drove in six runs to lead the host San Diego Padres to a 9-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.

Blake Hunt News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9

Padres Release Blake Hunt

The Padres have released catcher Blake Hunt, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been designated for assignment earlier this week.

Manny Machado News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Manny Machado Makes Padres History During Win Against Nationals

Manny Machado added another piece of San Diego Padres history to his resume Tuesday night, passing Garry Templeton for sole possession of second place on the franchise’s all-time hits list.

San Diego Padres News / Viral Sports News / September 8

Padres Acquire Long-Time MLB Veteran in Post-Deadline Move

The San Diego Padres spent Tuesday still chasing a National League Wild Card berth and still tinkering with the edges of their pitching staff. While they hosted the Washington Nationals at Petco Park, the club quietly signed right-hander Trevor Gott to a minor-league contract and assigned him to Triple-A El Paso, via the MLB transaction log.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 8

Padres release J.P. France, José Leclerc

The Padres have released right-handers J.P. France and José Leclerc, per the MiLB.com transaction log. Both had been with the organization on minor league contracts.

Blake Hunt News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 7

Padres Designate Blake Hunt For Assignment

The Padres announced that right-hander Nick Pivetta has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list, a move that was previously reported. To open an active roster spot, fellow righty Jhony Brito has been optioned to Triple-A El Paso.

Casey Mize News / Yardbarker / September 3

Casey Mize's unreliability on the mound for Padres continues

Mize has yet to find a consistent rhythm since being traded to the West Coast.

Padres’ top prospect set to make MLB history with call-up

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Ethan Salas News / Just Baseball / September 2

Padres Promote Top Catching Prospect Ethan Salas for MLB Debut

The wait is finally over. Ethan Salas was called up on Tuesday to make his debut, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. The 20-year-old catcher is Just Baseball’s No.

Ethan Salas News / Larry Brown Sports / September 1

Padres’ top prospect set to make MLB history with call-up

With MLB rosters expanding on September 1, the San Diego Padres decided to call up top prospect Ethan Salas. Salas, the 20-year-old catcher, is the top prospect in the Padres organization and the No.